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Staff Sunscreen Protocol

Sunburns increase skin cancer risk, so check the UV index daily and take protective actions. Generously apply broad spectrum sunscreen 15 minutes before going outside and reapply every 2 hours. Wear protective clothing like hats and sunglasses when possible. Seek shade from 10am to 4pm as UV rays are strongest then, and be extra cautious near water, snow or sand as they reflect UV rays and increase sunburn risk. Overexposure to UV radiation from the sun can cause health issues like skin cancer and eye damage.

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Staff Sunscreen Protocol

Sunburns increase skin cancer risk, so check the UV index daily and take protective actions. Generously apply broad spectrum sunscreen 15 minutes before going outside and reapply every 2 hours. Wear protective clothing like hats and sunglasses when possible. Seek shade from 10am to 4pm as UV rays are strongest then, and be extra cautious near water, snow or sand as they reflect UV rays and increase sunburn risk. Overexposure to UV radiation from the sun can cause health issues like skin cancer and eye damage.

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Action Steps for Sun

Safety
01

Do NOT Burn & Check the UV index

Sunburns significantly increase one's lifetime risk of developing skin cancer.


The UV Index provides important information to help you plan your outdoor
activities in ways that prevent sun overexposure. The UV Index forecast is
issued daily by the National Weather Service and EPA.

02

Generously Apply Sunscreen


Generously apply about 1 ounce of
sunscreen to cover all exposed skin 15
minutes before going outside. Sunscreen
should have a Sun Protection Factor (SPF)
of at least 15 and provide broad-spectrum
protection from both ultraviolet A (UVA)
and ultraviolet B (UVB) rays. Repply every
2 hours, even on cloudy days!

03

Wear protective clothing

Wear protective clothing, such as a long-sleeved shirt, pants, a wide-brimmed


hat, and sunglasses, when possible.

04

Seek Shade & Use extra caution near water,


snow, and sand

Seek shade whenever possible, and remember that the sun's UV rays are
strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Water, snow, and sand reflect the
damaging rays of the sun, which can increase your chance of sunburn.

Overexposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun can result in a painful
sunburn. It can lead to more serious health problems, including skin cancer,
premature aging of the skin, cataracts and other eye damage, and immune system
suppression.

For more information on sun safety visit epa.gov

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